Researchers found that feeding hot pepper oil to chickens increases resistance to Salmonella enteritidis without adverse effects on feed consumption or taste. The oil causes mild inflammation in the intestines, making it difficult for the bacteria to bind and invade the body.
Weizmann Institute scientists propose a novel vaccination method to prevent secondary degeneration after partial spinal cord injury, leading to significant recovery of movement in rats. The treatment protected nerve fibers and showed potential effectiveness in other central nervous system disorders.
A study by University of Illinois researchers has identified a mechanism that determines whether pigment moves within cells. The discovery reveals that the motor protein is disengaged as a result of phosphorylation during cell division. If confirmed, this finding could lead to new cancer treatments targeting specific mechanisms.
The Center for Wireless Communications has been awarded $1.5 million in California matching funds to complement corporate funding for five separate research projects. The grants will support Ph.D. students performing wireless research on key issues such as achieving higher data rates and lowering wireless access costs.
Mutations of the Lkb1 gene cause Peutz-Jeghers syndrome, a disorder characterized by polyps in the intestines and increased risk for cancerous tumors. Researchers found that Lkb1 regulates the formation of heart and blood vessels in embryos.
Scientists from PNNL are conducting a multi-organization study to gather first-of-its-kind air chemistry data essential to effectively address regional air quality problems such as ozone and microscopic atmospheric particles. The study aims to capture the distribution, transport, and formation of these pollutants in the atmosphere.